Webinar Forum 3: Trade Union Rights – A consultation on a code of practice for statutory union workplace balloting

The Government’s Plan to Make Work Pay includes a commitment to modernise union voting by allowing secure electronic and workplace balloting for statutory ballots.

This change aims to: 

• Align union voting with modern practices used by political parties and listed companies;
• increase participation and make it easier for members to have their voices heard; and
• strengthen democratic mandates. 

The changes will be implemented through a statutory instrument (SI) under Section 54 of the Employment Relations Act 2004, which gives the Secretary of State for Business and Trade the authority to approve additional voting methods. Postal voting will remain available.

Therefore, although this is not dependent on the Employment Rights Bill (ERB), it is part of the reform package that the government wants to deliver.

Join us to explore the practical implications and how to respond effectively to the consultation before it closes on 28 January 2026.

Why attend?

• Get a clear understanding of what’s being proposed to change and why
• Understand how you might contribute to the consultation process and influence the new code of practice

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